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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Schools — Camfil Works with a Mid-Atlantic School District to Better Protect Students’ Health 

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Schools — Camfil Works with a Mid-Atlantic School District to Better Protect Students’ Health  A new case study by Camfil reveals the potential for clean air in schools, even when the buildings’ existing HVAC systems are not equipped to handle high efficiency air filters. Why is Indoor […]

What Is Filter Media? – Air Filtration and Indoor Air Quality Glossary

Leading Air Filtration Experts from Camfil Clean Air Provide Air Filtration Glossary to Clarify Dozens of Terms Air filtration and breathing clean air has always been essential for protecting public health, but it’s not until the COVID-19 pandemic, in which airborne transmission played a major part, that indoor air quality received major public attention.  You […]

EPA: Indoor Air Pollution One of Human’s Greatest Risks and Proper Air Filter Selection is a Vital First Step

Indoor Air Pollution One of Top Five Environmental Risks.  With the advance of air quality monitoring technology, the real risk of indoor air quality issues is worse than previously thought. Selecting the proper HVAC system filter and maintaining it is the first line of defense.  While the concept of indoor air quality  (IAQ) is not […]

Update: New Research Finds Possible Association Between Wildfire Smoke and Increased COVID-19 Infection Rates 

New Research Finds Possible Association Between Wildfire Smoke and Increased COVID-19 Infection Rates  The wildfire season of 2020 set several records in the United States, with 2.3 million more acres burning than the ten-year average. This year’s fires may bring even more damage. Oregon, for example, has already experienced 26 large wildfires, compared to last […]

An Up-Close Look at the Most Energy Efficient Bag Filter on the Market

What Is A Bag Filter? Bag filters, commonly used air filters in industrial and commercial HVAC systems, can be used as the sole air filter solution or as prefilters in front of final filters for applications experiencing a high dirtload. Bag filters, also referred to as pocket filters, are frequently used in residential buildings to […]

Camfil Releases 2020 Sustainability Report, Showing Ongoing Dedication to Protecting People, Processes, and the Environment

The annual report provides in-depth information on all aspects of Camfil’s business, products, and future directions to the public.  Each year, Camfil publishes a Sustainability Report to showcase the actions taken and further steps in the works by the company to further their mission of providing clean air to all and protecting people, processes, and […]

Air Filtration Experts from Camfil Demonstrate Air Filter Solution Strategy, Saving this North Carolina Pump Station Tens of Thousands of Dollars

City of Washington, NC — A City of Washington pump station had to replace a $30,000 electrical control panel after hydrogen sulfide gas destroyed it. After consulting with Camfil, one of the world’s leading researchers, engineers, and manufacturers in the air filtration industry, the pump station has found a solution that will save them from […]

Air Filtration Experts Discuss the Importance of Proper Ventilation and Filtration for Protecting Faculty and Students  as Loosened Masking Guidelines Raise Questions

A case study in an east coast university from air filtration industry leader, Camfil, highlights the importance of MERV-A rated air filters.    Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) loosened their masking guidelines, recommending that vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks or physically distance themselves from one another […]

Join Camfil and the Association of Medical Facility Professionals for an Air Filtration and Virus Management Webinar

Join Camfil Clean Air Solutions and the Association of Medical Facility Professionals for a Must-See Air Filtration and Virus Management Webinar Industry experts in air filtration and engineering will be speaking at a free webinar on June 8 at 1 PM EDT. Proper air filtration and ventilation have been shown to be key strategies in […]

Why Do We Get Sick More Often in Cooler Months, and What Can We Do to Prevent Increased Infections?

This winter and early spring, it is especially important to reduce risk factors for spreading infections, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infections. As many places across the United States move towards reopening, ensuring that we do so safely is essential. In this article, air filtration and HVAC experts from Camfil explain what steps […]